R1 and L1A1 flash hiders interchangeable?

[tankhunter]

Thanks. Armourers aren't that bad after all!

Especially when We get you out of the Shi.......Er. Soft, Mucky, Unpleasant, Oder Repelling, 'Soft Stuff'!......

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On the British & Commonwealth L1A1 Rifles. The Flash Hider ALSO has 1 of 13 differing sizes of spacing washer fitted as well. They ARE marked with Number 0-12 on the side.
These ensure a degree on 'Under turn' when screwed up tight by HAND. To approx. the 11' O' Clock position. & tighten up to vertical with the spanner/Tool. Fit locating key/washer & retaining pin.
job Done!

It is VERY easy to make up a Tool to undo/fit the Flash Hiders. If you gate a bar of steel.
approx. 10" long x 1.75" wide x .05" Thick. Drill a hole near one end the diameter of the Flash Hider. Then file a small square the width of the Bayonet lug. In the hole, at the end that is LONGEST on the Bar of Steel. It will look like a large 'Key Hole' when completed.

Round off each End & smooth the edges for comfort in use. There you go! & 'Spanner' that will undo your Flash Hider!

If you want to get 'Flash'. Drill a Hole at the 'Handle' end to hang it up. & finish by Bluing/Parkerising for a Nice Finish.